OTKC 30 – Hear and Understand

And he called the people to him and said to them, “Hear and understand:” Matthew 15:10 (ESVUK) With this, Jesus issued a divine imperative that would revolutionise how His followers engaged with spiritual truth. This command, rooted in the ancient Hebrew Shema, cuts to the very heart of what it means to follow Christ—moving beyond […]

WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 9: The Approved Workman

Day 9: The Approved Workman Read 2 Timothy 3:10-17 Memory verse: 2 Tim 3:16-17 – All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work. Context: Recall the persecutions Paul mentions; where […]

WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 8: Dealing with Fake Spirituality

Day 8: The Last Days and Fake Spirituality Read 2 Timothy 3:1-9 Memory verse: 2 Tim 3:5 – having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people. Context: List the “last days” behaviours Paul predicts Lovers of self, lovers of money, proud, arrogant, abusive, disobedient to parents, ungrateful, unholy, heartless, unappeasable, slanderous, […]

WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 4: What Friends Are For

Day 4: What Friends Are For Read 2 Timothy 1:15-18 Memory verse: 2 Tim 1:16 – May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains. Context: Who deserted Paul and who refreshed him? Everyone in the crew with him in Asia deserted […]

WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 3: On Guard

Day 3: On Guard Read 2 Timothy 1:8-14 Memory verse: 2 Tim 1:12b – I am convinced that he is able to guard until that day what has been entrusted to me. Context: Why is Paul in chains, and how might that affect Timothy? Paul is in chains because of his commitment to preaching, teaching […]

WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 2: Timothy vs Timidity

Day 2: Introduction and The Spirit Timothy Has Read 2 Timothy 1:1-7 Memory verse: 2 Tim 1:7 – For God gave us a spirit, not of fear, but of love, power and a sound mind. Context: How does Paul introduce himself and Timothy? Paul’s introduction is one from a father to a dearly loved son. […]

WIWO: 2 Timothy Day 1: Expectations

Day 1: Orientation and Expectations Read Acts 16:1-5; Acts 20:17-38; skim 2 Timothy. Memory verse: 2 Tim 1:7 – God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. Context: What do these Acts passages reveal about Paul, Timothy, and Ephesus? Acts 16 informs us how Paul met Timothy in […]

OTKC 28 – Take Up Your Cross

Following Jesus was never meant to be a comfortable life decision to improve our happiness or reputation. It was — and still is — a call to surrender our lives completely to Him. Jesus does not soften the invitation: “Whoever does not take up their cross and follow me is not worthy of me.” (Matthew […]

WIWO: 1 Timothy Day 9 – Living Out 1 Timothy

Day 9: Integration and Application — Living Out 1 Timothy Reading: Review 1 Timothy 6:20-21 and reflect on the entire letter Study Questions: 1. Key Themes: What are the three most important themes you’ve discovered in 1 Timothy? 2. Personal Impact: How has this study challenged or changed your understanding of Christian living? The study […]

WIWO: 1 Timothy Day 8 – 1 Timothy 6:3–19 — Paul’s Closing Words

Day 8: 1 Timothy 6:3–19 — Paul’s Closing Words Reading: Paul’s encouragement and warnings to Timothy Study Questions: 1. Observation: What commands does Paul give Timothy regarding what to flee from and what to pursue? Timothy is told to flee the approach of going for riches, loving money, and using godliness as a means to […]